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907 Scientists discover the genetic switch that keeps your organs healthy

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ScienceDaily · 03/01/2026 19:19 EDT

Scientists have uncovered a powerful genetic switch that helps some of the body’s most important immune cells grow up properly and keep our organs healthy. The switch, called MafB, guides immature precursor cells as they develop into macrophages, the body’s clean-up and repair crew that removes pathogens, clears debris, recycles iron, and supports tissue function. When MafB is missing, these cells remain stuck in an underdeveloped state and cannot fully carry out their protective roles.

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